When birthdays happen in isolation – a birthday wish followed by discharge!
Mediclinic Constantiaberg has recently bid a fond farewell to a patient in their isolation unit. Mr Haywood, 74, was a patient for a short while after having travelled to visit his daughter and her family in the UK, contracting the coronavirus during his short trip.
Cayden Pillay: the newborn who beat the odds
Foetoscopic surgery for spina bifida is not a cure. But that prenatal repair greatly reduces the need to divert spinal fluid from the brain and can improve mobility and the possibility that a child will be able to walk independently.
Neonate undergoes peri-umbilical surgery to repair bowel
It is well accepted that minimal invasive surgery is considered to be superior to open surgery, especially when it comes to decreased post-operative pain, quicker post-operative recovery, shorter hospital stay
Common questions about breast reconstruction after breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. We spoke to Dr Frank Graewe, plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt to look at some of
A new solution to managing chronic pain offers long-term relief
Pain is a daily challenge that many people have to contend with. When it is a chronic condition, this can drastically affect the patient’s quality of life. Dr Andries Oberholzer
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